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Bale – Svetvinčenat – Kanfanar / Istria / Croatia Cycling cycling rovinj – vrsar – bale – svetvinčenat – kanfanar / istria / croatia 1 WELCOME TO ISTRIA Five destinations and four seasons on two wheels 4 DESTINATION FOR CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS Peninsula of lively itineraries 7 Cycling signalling 8 CYCLING TRAILS Mountain bike trails 13 Family and recreational trails 14 Road trails 17 ACCOMMODATION FOR CYCLISTS Doors wide open to the Istrian peninsula 18 Bike hotels 21 Bike & Bed 22 BIKE EXPERTS Reliable support from cycling experts 27 DESTINATION PACKAGES FOR CYCLISTS A wide selection for true enthusiasts 28 CYCLING EVENTS Endless events for two-wheelers 30 INFORMATION | CONTACT We will gladly answer any of your questions 35 2 3 Welcome to Istria Five destinations and four seasons on two Here, you will be taken from the seashore along the windy roads of Blue Istria to the green vastness and paths that wander through the wheels: Rovinj, Vrsar, Bale, Svetvinčenat and flawless nature throughout the four seasons. And each of them giving Kanfanar a special range of colours to these paths transforming every itinerary into a different and new travel book. The Istrian peninsula, lined with the charms of the Adriatic Sea, clings firmly to the mainland of the European continent, at the foot of the As the seasons change, the colours and aromas of the delicacies on Alpine slopes, embraced by the sun and therapeutic Mediterranean offer in the local taverns and excellent restaurants change too, but are aromas. always prepared using the freshest ingredients and served with care- fully selected Istrian world-renowned wines. Its stormy past has been written on numerous pages detailing its interesting history and forming the life of the local inhabitants, with Welcome to the peninsula of warm winters and bustling summers! its rich tradition and culture painted over a three thousand year old manuscript. WHERE ARE WE Medieval castles, Venetian palaces and powerful imperial Austro-Hun- Amsterdam 1424 km garian fortresses in Istria stand alongside the ruins of the area’s prehis- Vienna 570 km toric inhabitants, ancient oil mills and the settlements of the ancient Budapest 595 km Romans. Milan 524 km Munich 592 km Pula 40 km Rijeka 120 km Trieste 171 km Ljubljana 209 km Zagreb 251 km Venice 260 km UMAG NOVIGRAD MOTOVUN PAZIN POREč FUNTANA VRSAR KANFANAR SVETVINčENAT LABIN ROVINJ BALE RABAC VODNJAN PULA MEDULIN 4 5 Destination for cycling enthusiasts Peninsula of lively itineraries Rovinj, Vrsar and Bale in Blue Istria and Svetvinčenat and Kanfanar in Green Istria are an exceptional destination choice from which to set off on your cycling explorations. The Western Istrian coast and its hinterland are networked with marked cycling routes. Within them you will find a web of trails specialised for mountain rides, with appealing areas for recreational tours which the whole family will enjoy as well as road trails offering attractive challenges to recreational riders, but also ideal conditions for training for professional cyclists. The extreme beauty of the nature and the curious variety of landscapes that alternate on this largest Adriatic peninsula is complemented by an interesting legacy of bursting history. Together with the quality gourmet offer based on the freshest ingredients, modern nomads will be welcomed here by professional support and the necessary infrastructure dedicated to all cycling and bike ride enthusiasts. 6 7 Cycling signalling Cycling trails in Istra are marked in accordance with European standards by means of a unique signalling system at a regional level where the destinations of Rovinj, Vrsar, Bale, Svetvinčenat and Kanfanar carry the signs numbered from 171 to 179, from 201 to 299 and from 690 to 700. Trails marked in green are easier and shorter, intended for casual riding on flat and easy surfaces, and can be completed by recreational and physically less prepared cyclists, as well as families and those less accustomed to bike riding. Trails marked in yellow are of moderate difficulty and length, but can also include technically demanding and more dangerous sections, which are suitable for more active recreationalists in search of higher challenges on the trail. With regard to the surfaces, uphill climbs and downhill slopes, the trails marked in red are mainly technically demanding, longer, and are intended for more experienced riders. Family & recreation is a category made up of trails for all generations, adapted to the needs of families with children and less experienced riders. They are easy and safe, and, wherever possible, far from the more trafficked roads. They do not contain steep uphill climbs or downhill slopes, they are circular, and start and finish at major tourist centres such as hotels, resorts and campsites. Informative charts with maps of the area and descriptions of cycling trails are set up throughout the Istrian peninsula. Each of them presents a map of the area of the region you are in, with a drawn and marked trail, and with their type and information about the length, difficulty and altitude, as well as the surface on which you will be riding. 8 9 Cycling trails Depending on the type and technical difficulty, Istrian cycling trails are divided into easy, moderately demanding, and very demanding categories. The surfaces change from dirt road to macadam and asphalt. Trails in the area of Rovinj, Vrsar, Bale, Svetvinčenat and Kanfanar are marked and regularly maintained, extending over a length from 10 to 135 kilometres and with an altitude difference of a maximum 1,600 metres. It will be easy to find your favourite trail among the 11 mountain, 9 family and recreation and 15 road trails. Each of them being special in its own way, hiding a personal story. We have prepared a gps record and detailed description for each of the trails that will lead you to new experiences. 10 11 Mountain bike trails Captivating macadam of mountain biking Offer for mountain bike enthusiasts: HIGHLIGHTS > 11 mountain bike trails march: > trails marked with cycling signals > zlik Režanci > technically easy and moderately demanding trails > mtb race > single trails > ride by the sea and in the green interior august: > preserved nature > Bale Under the Stars > attractive climbs > mtb race > logistical support of experts > quality and safety 12 13 Family and recreational trails Fun and entertainment for all generations Cycling experiences tailor-made for adults, but also for the younger HIGHLIGHTS family members. Together with the nine organised trails, in our destination you will be welcomed by around ten different bike races april: taking place throughout the year: > Weekend Bike & Gourmet Tour > Bike ride with spring gourmet > 9 trails for family and recreational rides surprises > 95 kilometres of organised trails > Limes Bike Tour > for all generations of the family and recreationists > Recreational bike ride for family > from the Adriatic coast to the green hinterland groups > through preserved natural surroundings > with rich cultural itineraries september: > interesting offer of attractions and > Municipality of Kanfanar > high quality gourmet offer along the trails mtb Ride > Sporting entertainment to celebrate Municipality Day october: > Weekend Bike & Gourmet Tour > Recreation with autumn delicacies 14 15 Road trails A whole year of road cycling challenges Professional cycling requires training throughout the year as well as HIGHLIGHTS special treatments and accompanying facilities that enable top form maintenance and an appropriate preparation for top competitions. In march: our area, you will be able to train uninterruptedly throughout the year > Istrian Spring with an offer of fiteen exceptional trails for road bikes: > A stage and chronometer race for licensed cyclists > 15 road cycling trails > 1,021 kilometre network of marked roads > a cycling season that lasts for 12 months > a favourable road network > excellent organisation for pre and post ride preparation > high quality offer of accompanying facilities > training camps for individuals and groups > infrastructure for other sports 16 17 Accommodation for cyclists Doors to the Istrian peninsula wide open Rovinj, Vrsar, Bale, Svetvinčenat and Kanfanar are destinations offering a high quality accommodation selection. Choose from a wide range of hotels and holiday resorts, large and small campsites and accommodation in local family houses, apartments and rooms, from villas and rural households and a special category offering accommodation units that have been additionally adapted to the needs of cyclists, all under one common name Istra Bike & Bed. Accommodation facilities that complete their offer and facilities according to special criteria with the aim of providing services primarily to cyclists, received special marks from the department of the Istrian Region. Registration into the program is free of charge, and controls of the facilities takes place regularly. The facilities have been classified in the following categories: Bike hotels – hotels with a large accommodation capacity and a whole series of services for their guests. Thanks to an already existing staffing and infrastructure capacity, these facilities are required to provide a higher quality and quantity of services. Boutique bike hotels – small and family run hotels. These offer a great combination of a personalised approach to the quest and a higher service quality, being an excellent choice for guests with different profiles. Bike & Bed – smaller private facilities such as apartments or holiday homes. Compared to the hotel facilities, they mainly offer
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